Roman Forums Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Highlights
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Offline Mode: Download tours and listen without WiFi
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Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy the sites
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Instagram Hotspots: We find the perfect picture spots
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Enjoy a private experience in a COVID-19 safe environment
Summary
Explore the Roman Forums, was once the political, cultural and religious heart of one of the greatest Empires in human history.
Tour info
Duration
1 hour -
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(5-90 years)
£12.99
Commentary
English
Meeting Point
Via Sacra, Via Sacra, Roma, Lazio, 00186
Dropoff location
Via della Salara Vecchia, Via della Salara Vecchia, Roma, Lazio, 00186
Why take this tour?
Discover the mesmerising forums in Rome, a key spot that was once the political, cultural and religious heart of one of the greatest Empires in human history.
Learn about the lifespan of the Roman Empire, from its origins in the 8th century B.C., the rise of a republic, the transformation during the reign of Julius Caesar and Augustus, its expansion across Europe as an Empire, the spread of Christianity and finally the Empire’s eventual fall.
Walk through the Arch of Titus, explore the Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, wander around the temples of Romulus, Saturn and Vesta, then admire the views of Palatine Hill.
Explore the forum and discover brilliant basilicas, towering temples and ancient arches, the perfect walk for any historical trip to Rome!
Begin the tour next to the Arch of Titus, an ancient relic covered in art that are thousands of years old. Learn about the origins of Rome with the story of Romulus and Remus, two brothers who had been suckled and raised by a she wolf, decided to build a city on the glorious hills by the river Tiber.
Visit the Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine. While Basilicas may have had religious elements to them, they weren’t temples and were actually mostly political and economic spaces.
Stop by the Temple of Romulus. After Constantine converted the empire to Christianity around the 320’s AD, some old Roman buildings and temples became churches. This Temple of Romulus was dedicated to Cosmas and Damien.
This stretch of the Via Sacra was also the route victorious generals would take on their Triumphal returns after glorious conquest. This area would have been a bustling, brilliant space, where the smells of all manner of wondrous goods from across the empire could have been scented.
The Arch of Severus was built to honour Emperor Severus’ victory against the Parthians, now in the modern-day Middle East. Severus was the first Roman emperor who came from Africa and he may have also been Rome’s first black emperor. He certainly spoke multiple languages and took African troops with him on campaigns, as far north as Scotland.
Head to the Julia Basilica, a structure that started with Caesar in the 1st century BC but it was burned down and rebuilt multiple times. Hear the famous story of Julius Caesar’s assasination at the hands of Brutus.
Visit the Temple of Vesta, composed of Greek elements of architecture, like the Corinthian columns and marble. Vesta was a patron goddess of health and a building in this spot would have been in the Forum from the early days of the republic. If her flame went out, it was believed that Vesta had revoked her protection and the city would become vulnerable.
Finish the tour overlooking Palatine Hill and take in the view of all the spots we have visited today with the modern city of Rome in all its glory sitting behind.
The Vidi Guides experience is enriched with on-screen photos and videos. We also point out where to take the perfect Instagram photos during the tour, and include recommendations for food, drinks, and local attractions. Don't worry, none of our recommendations are sponsored - they are simply favourites of the locals who helped craft the experience.
Vidi Guides creates immersive audio experiences that are like podcasts. This is a self-guided audio tour that can be started or stopped at your own convenience. Download the Vidi Guides app & your tour to explore the area independently and safely! Make sure to download your tour before your visit to streamline your trip!
What’s included?
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Access to your self-guided audio tour -
Audio tour provided by a local or historian -
Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi -
Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost -
Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture -
Headphones
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Mobile device
Things to know
Before you book
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This product is suitable for all ages
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Do it at your own pace. This product is suitable for all fitness levels
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English speaking Audio guide only
Before you go
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You will need to bring your own mobile phone
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You will need to bring your own headset/earphones
Covid Policy
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
This is a covid safe experience. Avoid the crowds and maintain social distancing with this independent tour.
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Redemption information
This is not your ticket! You will receive a separate email with a link to your tour. From that email, please click 'Download Now', install the Vidi Guides app, create an account within the app and click 'GetMyTour'. The tour will then be ready for download within your profile section. You can start the tour whenever you like!
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
Too many people visit places without discovering anything about them. And we can’t let that happen.
We believe that the true essence of travelling lies in the joy of discovering the authentic face of cities, neighbourhood and cultural sites, and unlocking the many tales they hold.
With that spirit in our hearts, we started out in search of these stories hidden in the nooks and corners of Paris, London, Cambridge and Oxford's most iconic spots. We then dived into each place’s culture, history, and traditions by collaborating with historians, famous architects, photographers, street artists, and many more. What we ended up finding was a treasure trove of stories that we have meticulously tied together just for you!
But how to deliver this information? We didn’t want to create another Wikipedia, with people looking at their phones instead of the sites. And let’s face it, audioguides and headsets belong to the 20th century.. This is why we’ve created our own storytelling format. Podcast-style tours, enriched with photos and videos, that keep you wanting more.
Our goal is to create a form of travel that will make you truly discover the places you visit.
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